The ethnic cleansing campaign in Volhynia (Nazi-occupied part of the Soviet Union) which began in February 1943, reached its gruesome peak on 11 July 1943. On that day alone, the death squads of Ukrainian nationalists simultaneously attacked over 160 Polish settlements, murdering around 10,000 people. No quarters were given to women, children, the elderly. People… Continue reading The Butchers who Organised the Volhynia Massacre are Ideological Predecessors of the Present-Day Neo-Nazis in Ukraine
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Reports that DA Chief Whip George Michalakis Reprimanded MP Karabo Khakhau for responding to her Spiritual Calling During a Caucus Meeting Expose the party’s Failure to recognise African Spirituality
The Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance in parliament, George Michalakis, is said to have given Karabo Khakhau, a Member of Parliament and spiritual healer, a sort of disciplinary session because she sat on the floor and burped when her ancestors visited her during a party caucus meeting. Ideally, the discussion about African spirituality must take… Continue reading Reports that DA Chief Whip George Michalakis Reprimanded MP Karabo Khakhau for responding to her Spiritual Calling During a Caucus Meeting Expose the party’s Failure to recognise African Spirituality
Could Former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu Be A Trojan Horse and Agent Provocateur?
Following a week of suspense and speculation about the future of the former Secretary General of Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), Floyd Shibambu made a tumultuous u-turn. On Thursday, 19 June 2025, Shivambu announced in a press conference that he would be embarking on a consultative journey with a variety of stakeholders to explore the idea… Continue reading Could Former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu Be A Trojan Horse and Agent Provocateur?
China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
Global South, representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries, is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order. It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with the principle of fairness and equity. With a long-standing friendship and shared vision, China and Africa have been indispensable partners in each other’s… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
The Statistical Mirage: Why Capitec’s CEO Is Forcing SA to Rethink Its Unemployment Narrative
The outcry was swift when Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie dared to challenge South Africa’s sacred unemployment statistic. “The unemployment rate is probably actually 10%,” he contended, arguing that Stats SA’s headline figure of 32.9% ignores the vibrant informal economy where “everyone is doing something.” Critics were quick to dismiss him as ignorant, unscientific, even a… Continue reading The Statistical Mirage: Why Capitec’s CEO Is Forcing SA to Rethink Its Unemployment Narrative
Honour the Past. Embrace the Future
On June 12th, we celebrate Russia Day. 35 years ago, on June 12th in 1990, the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Russia was adopted. That was the start of a fundamental democratic process and decisive economic reforms in our country. Russia overcame the difficulties of the transitional period and entered the new era strong and… Continue reading Honour the Past. Embrace the Future
AU’s Agenda 2063 Sets Out the Vision and Course of Action for Integration and Sustainable Development
Launched by the African Union (AU), the Agenda 2063 is a 50-year blueprint for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development. In terms of timeline, the plan is divided into five 10-Year Implementation Plans. The first plan ran from 2014 to 2023, and the current phase spans from 2024 to 2033. Thematically, it aims to achieve… Continue reading AU’s Agenda 2063 Sets Out the Vision and Course of Action for Integration and Sustainable Development
Hellen Zille’s Promise to Rescue Johannesburg is the Personification of the DA’s Saviour Complex Anchored on Falsified Polls, Manufactured Narratives and Deceptive Campaigns
There is a war raging—not of guns, but of manipulated images, falsified polls, weaponised perception, and manufactured narratives. This war is not fought on the battlegrounds of constitutionally sanctioned contestation, but through a deceptive campaign of disinformation led by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and its cohorts in business and media. It is a war camouflaged… Continue reading Hellen Zille’s Promise to Rescue Johannesburg is the Personification of the DA’s Saviour Complex Anchored on Falsified Polls, Manufactured Narratives and Deceptive Campaigns
Supported by China, Africa Strives to Become a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Actor
As Africa marks a decade since the adoption of Agenda 2063, its bold and ambitious seven aspirations have positioned the continent as a strong, united, resilient, and influential global player and partner. Reaffirming its Pan-Africanism and African renaissance plan, aspiration seven of Agenda 2063 underscores the importance of Africa’s unity and solidarity in the face… Continue reading Supported by China, Africa Strives to Become a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Actor
Why the EFF Went to Court About the Fuel Levy: A Regressive Tax that Punishes the Poor and Violates Budgetary Processes
On 21 May 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced a 4-cent fuel levy increase as part of the revised 2025/26 Budget, breaking a three-year freeze on such levies. Set to take effect on 4 June 2025, this translates to a 16-cent-per-litre hike on petrol, pushing prices to between R3.85 and R4.01 per… Continue reading Why the EFF Went to Court About the Fuel Levy: A Regressive Tax that Punishes the Poor and Violates Budgetary Processes